Swiftcurrent Creek Or you don't have friends, you have a nation

Oh, exhausted, Reverie laughed, sounding as if she might burst into tears even as she did. She reached out to hug him, seeing in his face that he must feel the same. But I'm happy to see you. It's good that you're here. Swiftcurrent Creek is - it's a safe place to be.

Safer for him, at least, than for someone like her.

I won't be here for long - but maybe I can help you with some things before I leave. We can catch up, if you'd like. Her smile was tentative but filled with warmth. Even a briefly-met friend was a valuable thing in times like these.